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The Effective Executive (Classic Drucker Collection) 1st Edition

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The measure of the executive, Peter Drucker reminds us, is the ability to 'get the right things done'. Usually this involves doing what other people have overlooked, as well as avoiding what is unproductive.

He identifies five talents as essential to effectiveness, and these can be learned; in fact, they must be learned just as scales must be mastered by every piano student regardless of his natural gifts. Intelligence, imagination and knowledge may all be wasted in an executive job without the acquired habits of mind that convert these into results.

One of the talents is the management of time. Another is choosing what to contribute to the particular organization. A third is knowing where and how to apply your strength to best effect. Fourth is setting up the right priorities. And all of them must be knitted together by effective decision-making.

How these can be developed forms the main body of the book. The author ranges widely through the annals of business and government to demonstrate the distinctive skill of the executive. He turns familiar experience upside down to see it in new perspective. The book is full of surprises, with its fresh insights into old and seemingly trite situations.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0750685077
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0750685078
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publication date
    May 24, 2007
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    6.14 x 0.42 x 9.21 inches
  7. Print length
    183 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (May 24, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 183 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0750685077
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0750685078
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.42 x 9.21 inches
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Peter F. Drucker

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Peter F. Drucker (1909-2005) was considered the top management thinker of his time. He authored over 25 books, with his first, The End of Economic Man published in 1939. His ideas have had an enormous impact on shaping the modern corporation. One of his most famous disciples alive today is Jack Welch. He was a teacher, philosopher, reporter and consultant.

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N_D_#101
4.0 out of 5 stars Best seller
Reviewed in Italy on September 9, 2023
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Druker penso non abbia bisogno di presentazioni, e questo libro è a mio avviso la sua punta di diamante. Il libro parla del dualismo efficienza ed efficacia, narrando tecniche e consigli su come organizzare la gestione lavorativa dei vari progetti, come scandire le pause e che approcci utilizzare. Il libro è molto completo e piacevole da leggere. Ovviamente consigli che possono servire anche fuori dal lavoro.
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Elsie Annan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2022
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I enjoyed reading this book.
He goes straightforward to his points and the meassge is clear.

I highly recommend it for all leaders and 'aspiring leaders'.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and enduring wisdom
Reviewed in Australia on October 10, 2019
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Must-read for people in consulting. As a knowledge worker, consultant needs to learn how to be effective and deliver under pressure. The book explains such effectiveness can be learned through philosophy and case studies.
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Vinesh Singh
5.0 out of 5 stars All time classic... Must for all managers ...
Reviewed in India on July 30, 2016
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All time classic ... Must for all managers.
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Robin
2.0 out of 5 stars un peu déçu
Reviewed in France on July 20, 2012
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J'ai été déçu par ce livre. Je m'attendais à un livre plus intéressant, à apprendre plus de choses sur l'efficacité au travail. Au final je n'en retiens pas grand chose à utiliser.
Peut-être suis-je passé à côté de l'esprit de ce livre?
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